Re: Torrents killing my connection
On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:37 AM, H.S. <hs.samix@gmail.com> wrote:
> If torrents were acting all weird in my case, I would do the following,
> in the given order.
>
> 1. Try a "safe" torrent, e.g. of a Linux distribution (Ubuntu is a good
> example). The idea is to exclude the possibility of using bad or
> intentionally malformed torrents (see klistvud's reply). If this "safe"
> torrent works without problems, then you know what is wrong. If it
> doesn't, then go to next step.
I'm gunna start one now, see what happens. Good idea, nothing should
be at issue there.
> Try excluding that by
> connecting your computer directly to your modem and connecting from the
> computer directly (modem will work in bridge mode). Since your computer
> does not have a firewall, neither does the modem, your torrents should
> work. If this works, disconnect the computer from the modem and fix your
> router, since that is the problem.
I rent a room. The router is in a different part of the house. WiFi is
included in the rent. I already asked about moving the router, but
that isn't gunna happen. The router isn't even mine. I might end up
trying to run a splitter at some point, but right now it's just not an
option. I do appreciate all the advice. I'm gunna try a safe torrent
right now.
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